White House to Texas Sens.: Back Off – UPDATED

With our two Texas U.S. senators somewhat humorously saying they were accepting applications for U.S. attorney positions months after the Dems started their selection process, the White House just chimed in like Big Ben to clarify:

White House Statement on TX Candidates for Federal Judge, US Attorney and US Marshal

“The Texas Democratic members of the House of Representatives have, at the request of the White House, engaged in a process that involves interviewing potential candidates for federal judge, US Attorney and US Marshal. The White House supports the Texas Democratic delegation’s established process for reviewing and submitting candidates. Individuals seeking these positions should utilize this process to ensure full consideration by the White House.”

“The President of the United States will make the final decision as to who will be nominated and sent to the Senate for confirmation. No federal judge, US Attorney or US Marshal will be nominated by the President, however, unless that person has the confirmed support of the Texas Democratic delegation. The Texas U.S. Senators will be accorded a full opportunity to share their views about each candidate whom the President proposes to nominate.”